Luther Allison

Luther Allison was a bluesman known for his energetic guitar playing and soulful singing. He was the first blues act signed to Motown Records. He jammed on Chicago’s West Side with blues legends Magic Sam, Otis Rush and Freddie King. After the 70’s he moved to Paris,France where he became a European blues superstar. In 1994 he mounted a US comeback, recording several albums for Alligator Records and touring extensively. He won many awards including “Blues Entertainer of The Year”. In July of 1997 he was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer and brain tumors. He died on August 12th, 1997 at the age of 57.